ApostolosCappadona, Emerita Professor Diane

Mary Magdalene: A Visual History

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ISBN 13:: 9780567705747
author:: ApostolosCappadona, Emerita Professor Diane
format:: Hardback
publisher:: T&T Clark
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, History,
Condition:: New
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Mary Magdalene: A Visual History reveals how images and presentations have shaped our understanding of this complex figure in Christian history. From her earliest appearances in sources to her depictions in great works of art, the book explores how Mary Magdalene has been seen across time as a witness, sinner, penitent, contemplative, preacher, and patroness. A fast-paced tour of Magdalene's visual representations considers relics, statuary, paintings, sculpture, and recent works for stage and screen. By examining these diverse forms of expression, the book uncovers how Mary Magdalene has emerged as a powerful feminist icon, closest to Jesus himself, with a rich and varied history spanning two millennia. Through its exploration of art and visual culture, Mary Magdalene: A Visual History offers a nuanced understanding of this multifaceted figure, shedding light on her significance in faith and worship.

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